Kerala's Literacy Excellence: Kottayam as the Most Literate District
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala (Keralam) |
| Location | Malabar Coast of India |
| Formation | 1 November 1956 |
| Area | 38,863 km² (21st largest state by area) |
| Population | 33 million (13th largest by population) |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Official Language | Malayalam |
| Neighboring Regions | Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep Sea |
| Number of Districts | 14 |
| Literacy Rate | 94.00% (Male: 96.11%, Female: 92.07%) |
| Most Literate District | Kottayam (Literacy Rate: 97.21%) |
| Kottayam Population | 1,974,551 |
| Kottayam Literates | 1,749,798 |